I am looking to buy a house that has oil for the heat. The tank has been empty for a couple of months. Is this going to be a problem with it working properly once more oil is added in?
2006-12-30 11:44:46 · 6 answers · asked by amy1419 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
My tank (inside) sits empty almost every summer and I have had no problems with it and it is close to 20 years old. Just make sure there is a good filter on the outlet of the tank to catch the crud that might get stirred up off the bottom.
2006-12-30 11:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You say you are looking to buy. When you find the property that you age going to buy. Have the house inspected by a Licensed Home inspector. He can identify potential problems and you will be in a better position to negotiate with the seller.
2006-12-30 13:43:33 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's only been a few months just prime the fuel into the heating unit, & you should be fine.
2006-12-30 12:15:51 · answer #3 · answered by busted_glass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Condensation forms on the inside and runs to the bottom. There should be some sort of drain for this.
2006-12-30 11:52:15 · answer #4 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
water condisation maybe in tank, drain if outlet pipe on bottom of tank
2006-12-30 12:34:58 · answer #5 · answered by robert c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
consider a new plastic lined one. older ones can rust through.
2006-12-30 11:51:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋